Friday, November 19, 2010

JANET GAYNOR - SUNNY SIDE UP - 1929

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES

One of the most successful actors of her era, Janet Gaynor was among the few who made an effective transition from silent movies to the talkies.
The Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley has just acquired the sheet music for Ms. Gaynor's 1929 hit film entitled "Sunny Side Up." The film co-starred actor Charles Farrell. (click on image to enlarge - refer to image 1948) Janet Gaynor, her husband and son lived at the South-West corner of Devonshire and Reseda Boulevard.

Sunny Side Up - sheet music 1929

gift to the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Gary Fredburg 2010.

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